Saffron Walden: Last News

Suede have announced a huge outdoor headline show in the UK for this summer – you can find all the details below.The band are due to perform as part of the Heritage Live concert series in the grounds of Audley End in Saffron Walden, Essex on Thursday, August 1. They’ll be joined by the very special guest openers Johnny Marr and Nadine Shah.Promoter Giles Cooper of GCE Live said: “It’s been an ambition of us all at Heritage Live to stage a show for the legendary Suede, and to have Johnny Marr as their special guest is a dream come true!“Both are icons of the British music scene and to have the brilliant, Mercury-nominated, Nadine Shah to open will mean this will undoubtedly be a night to remember for many years to come.

Richard Ashcroft will be returning to his hometown of Wigan for a huge show next year.The former frontman of The Verve will play Robin Park on July 20, marking his first show in Wigan for over 25 years.“After 25 years, I’m back playing in my hometown. Looking forward to an amazing night in Wigan,” he said in a press release.The Wigan show won’t be the only large-scale Ashcroft plays next summer, however.

McFly fans are in for a treat this week, as one of the band’s stars, drummer Harry Judd returns to our TV screens in the BBC challenge series Celebrity Race Across the World.The 37 year old star, who will be joined by his mum Emma Judd, 63, for the trip, will be attempting to travel from Marrakech, Morocco, all the way to Tromsø, Norway in the hopes of beating their celebrity competitors and claiming the coveted win. With their journey taking them across 24 countries in total and covering more than 10,000km, there will be plenty of nail biting twists and turns for the duo as the series unfolds.

Sir Tom Jones, 82, has been performing shows across the UK and Europe this summer but now, with a beam on his face and his arms outstretched to the audience, he has revealed that his tour is over.Though fans might have feared that the Welsh crooner had retired, he has dismissed suggestions of that by ending his farewell post on Instagram with a cheery: "Until the next time!""That’s a wrap on our summer shows across the UK & Europe," he exclaimed to his 454,000 followers after his performance on Sunday in the medieval Essex town of Saffron Walden."From my band and I, thanks to each and everyone of you who came out to see us perform," he continued.The Mama Told Me Not To Come singer emotionally added: "It was a lot of fun, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!"He ended his heartfelt message with a promise that he would see his devotees the next time.Though some had suggested Tom might be retiring due to his age, there looks to be no chance of that as he is racing straight to the USA in a matter of weeks to begin touring again.Proving that it is just the current round of UK and Europe dates that are over, Tom will head to Atlantic City in New Jersey for a show on September 9.He will remain in the USA for over a month, before calling a halt to the tour after a final date in San Francisco on October 12.Meanwhile, fans have inundated Sir Tom with warm wishes via Instagram after enjoying his shows over the summer."Your voice just seems stronger than ever and what was so moving was the genuine love from the audience for you - including me - you could feel it," @gilly_qfe enthused.Tom's career has lasted longer than anyone could have anticipated, after he dropped out of school at 15 only to find himself with a record deal

Church bells across the country could ring out at 6pm this evening (Saturday) in a call for action on climate change.

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Claudia Winkleman's actress sister Lady Sophie Winkleman is reportedly suing a driver for £200,000 compensation after breaking her back in a car crash.

CLAUDIA Winkleman’s actress sister is suing for more than £200,000 compensation after breaking her back in a car smash. Lady Sophie Winkleman, 40 — married to Prince Michael of Kent’s son Lord Frederick Windsor — has not worked full-time since the accident.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine enjoyed a gorgeous morning at Saffron Walden market on Saturday, and shared numerous videos of stalls bursting with tasty, fresh produce.The famous chef brought his young son River along for the trip, and also his trusty trolley, which he's rarely seen without. At one point, little River must have clambered into his dad's blue and yellow trolley, because Jamie shared a video of the youngster bundled up in the bag, and we can't stop laughing! As Jamie zoomed in on the trolley, River's bright blonde hair could be seen poking out the top.

A four-year-old boy has beaten coronavirus while also fighting cancer with gruelling chemotherapy sessions.

THE Essex tourist board is going upmarket. It wants to kill off the county’s stereotypes after locals grew sick of being known for TV reality hit Towie.